Why Should I But An Electric Snowblower?

Here are 7 good reasons:

Why buy an eBike (Electric Bike)?

If you've ever been pondering buy an e-bike, here are 5 good reasons to own one:

1. Low Purchase Price
You can buy a good quality e-Bike in the $999 to $1499 range. This is less than the depreciation on a car the first day you own it. Or, about the same as 4 new tires/rims and a tune-up for that older car. With the money you save, you can buy Bigfoot snowshoes for the winter and be active all year.

2.Low Ongoing Maintenance
Pump the tires, shine it up and charge the battery (pennies a day). Compare this to gas, oil, insurance and repairs on a car ( I don't want to know how much that comes to !)

3. No Legal Hassles
As long as you're age 16 or older, you can drive one without a drivers licence, no lience plates and no expensive auto insurance. 

4. Environmentally Friendly
No worries when it comes to greenhouse gases. No emissions. No pollution.  

5. They Are Fun To Ride
They go anywhere, park anywhere, easy to store and fun to ride. Riding one will put a smile on your face !  Your friends will want to join you for casual, easy-going rides !

Why Buy an Electric Fireplace Vs. a Gas Fireplace?

Here are 6 reasons why an electric fireplace is a great product:

1. Intitial Cost
Rather than spending thousands to get a gas fireplace installed along with all the venting or having a chimney built for a wood-burning fireplace, a free standing Compact electric costs under $200 !

2. You'll Use It More
No hassles of buying, chopping and storing the wood. While a flip of the swich turns on a gas fireplace, you always have the heat from it. The electric model allows you to have just the flames or the flames and the heat.

3. It's Moveable
That's right. Just unplug it and take it to a different room.Just take it to the room where you want to play games with Lego sets or Carrera slot cars. Can't do that with a gas or wood-burning firpleace.

4.Ongoing Cost
The electric will cost you 6-8 cents an hour vs the high cost of wood or gas. You'll save enough, so that popcorn from your Cuisinart Popcorn Maker tastes even better !

5. Fits anywhere
Since they are smaller and don't need an special venting, insulation or a  chimney, you can use it anywhere in the room you want !  Under that drafty window, or against the wall.

6. Keeps You and Your Family/Friends Warm On Cold Nights
It will provide heat to your family room, recreation room, kitchen etc. as it heats 400 sq feet for only pennies an hour. No more cold spots on those chilly nights.

Installing the Glass/Mirror For DFB4047 Dimplex 23" Fireplace with Trim

Installing the glass for this Dimplex unit is very simple and only takes a few steps!

• When you receive the 23’’ fireplace take all of the bubble wrap out of the box and remove the fireplace.
• Unscrew the grill that is in front of the logs (Screws are located at the sides)
• Take the mirror (smaller of the two glasses) and insert it into the fireplace at the back. You will have to unscrew the two side screws (On the outside of the fireplace) on both sides in order to get the bracket to lower. The top goes in first and then the bottom lays on the bracket on the bottom
• The log set goes in next and just sits in place
• The front grill is next and there are two screws that are holding it, just screw them in.
• Once the grill set is in, the glass goes in the front with two black clips screwed in at the bottom of the glass.

It's that simple! If you have any questions, simply call WeSellit and we can help you out.

- Dan

Installing the glass for your Dimplex 26 inch Fireplace with Trim

Installing the glass for this Dimplex unit is very simple and only takes a few steps!

• When you receive the 26’’ fireplace take everything out of the box (including the fireplace)
• Unscrew one of the side trims (Three Screws)
• Take the mirror (smaller of the two glasses) and insert it into the fireplace at the back. The top goes in first and then the bottom lays on the bracket on the bottom
• The two black clips screw in at the bottom corners of the back glass using the screws that are in the bag and the black rubber pieces
• Install the log set in front of the glass
• Once the log set is in, the glass goes in the front with the side trim screwed back on

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Need help deciding on which size of Snowshoes to get?

This is one of the most frequent questions we hear at Bigfoot Snowshoes every year and there are very important factors to look at and they are the frame and weight.   

     Bigfoot Snowshoes have made it pretty simple to choose the right sized snowshoe frame by constructing them in six different sizes which are 19", 22", 25", 27", 30" and 34" frames.  These sizes are designed to support the different weights of each snowshoer. As you will see below there is a great and easy to follow chart on Bigfootsnowshoes.com which allows you to easily pick off which weight catergory you are in and in turn which snowshoe size best fits you.

Snowshoe Model	Size (Length x Width) & Weight (pair)	Your Weight * Including 10-15 pounds for gear.
Adventure Sport 19"	19 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs	50-100 lbs
Adventure Sport 22"	22 inch x 8 inch, 4.4 lbs	80-130 lbs
Adventure Sport 25"	25 inch x 8 inch, 4.6 lbs	120-170 lbs
Adventure Sport 27"	27 inch x 8 inch, 4.8 lbs	150-200 lbs
Adventure Sport 30"	30 inch x 9 inch, 5.0 lbs	170-220 lbs
Adventure Sport 34"	34 inch x 9 inch, 5.2 lbs	200-300 lbs
Powder Pro 22"	22 inch x 8 inch, 3.8 lbs	80-130 lbs
Powder Pro 25"	25 inch x 8 inch, 4.0 lbs	120-170 lbs
Powder Pro 27"	27 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs	150-200 lbs
Powder Pro 30"	30 inch x 9 inch, 4.4 lbs	170-220 lbs

    The one key thing to remember is do not take your weight only, you must factor in the weight of your clothing and gear as many times gear may weigh up to 30-40 lbs. With that being said the best way to look at it with all your gear what would be your total weight and that would be the best size to get.

There is a very popular saying at Bigfoot Snowshoes and that is, "it never hurts to move up a size only to move down one". What this means is as the snowshoe frame gets bigger it covers more surface area. If you are someone who just say for this story is 140 lbs with all your gear you should be looking at the Adventure 25" size. If you were for example going to move up to the Adventure 27" it would hurt you at all as a snowshoer as it will cover more surface area which will make you sink much less. If you were however to go with the 22" it may be easier to walk in as they are much shorter in length but since there is not as much surface area getting covered you will sink in the snow.

Snowshoes are a great way to have some fun in the snow and get a great workout in and what better way to get out there then to be properly equiped with Bigfoot Snowshoes. Of course if you wish to discuss this anymore or have any other snowshoe related questions you can always call Bigfoot Snowshoes at 877-888-7426 Toll free.

Hiking and Snowshoeing in Toronto and the GTA

Hiking is a great way to get a nice work out while enjoying the nature in your area, it's great for the entire family and you can plan out a short or long treck depending on your expertise or day plan! When the snow hits the ground, we love to use our Bigfoot Snowshoes as means of getting around. They're easy to put on and come at a budget friendly price. 

Trouble starting my Kids 50cc or 110cc ATV

How to start your kids ATV

The guide below should help answer the following questions:

·         How do I start my ATV

·         My ATV won’t start

·         ATV makes a clicking noise

·         What are the steps to start my 50cc / 110cc ATV

·         Why will my ATV not start?

·         How do I set the brake lock feature on my ATV

·         Does my ATV need to be in neutral or have the brake on to start

·         How do I adjust the carburetor on my ATV

·         When do I adjust the choke on my ATV

·         What does the idle screw do on my ATV

·         There is no fuel going to my ATV engine

Here is a quick check list when starting your ATV.

• Check oil level, add oil to your engine if needed.  Usually 10W30 or 10W40 4 stroke ATV oil.
• Add new gas.  If your gas is older then 30 days, you may need to drain it and ad new gas.
• Check you fuel line.  Most kids ATV’s have a small valve that is on the fuel line.  There will be a line that runs from your gas tank, to this valve, then to a fuel filter, then to you carburetor.  Make sure the valve is turned to ON or horizontal so that it is open and fuel can run through the system.
• Most kids ATV’s have a safety that your ATV needs to be in Neutral, or have the left brake lever ON so that the ATV will not take off when started.

• To make sure it is in Neutral, have your brake off and try to roll your ATV forward and backward.  If you can not do this, use the shifter to move your ATV into Neutral and try again.
• If your ATV does not have a Neutral position, make sure to put the left hand brake on and it usually will have a lock feature so you don’t have to hold it in place so that you can adjust other areas of the ATV while getting it started.  You will know it’s locked on if you can not push the ATV forward.

Turn you key to the ON position.  You should now be able to turn on your lights.  If you can’t, then check your battery as it may need to be charged.

You will most likely have a Kill Switch on the left side of your ATV by the Choke.  Activate the Kill Switch by pressing it to the left or the right.  Then, press it straight in and you should hear it click.  It must be in this position to start the ATV.

Then adjust your choke, usually to be all the way open if starting the ATV for the first time or after it has been sitting for an hour or more.  

Press the electric start button and you may need to give the ATV a small amount of throttle to get fuel flowing through the system.

If it does not start, you may need to adjust your choke by closing it a bit more.

If it runs for a few seconds and then kicks out, you may need to adjust your idle screw on your carburetor.  It is normally a screw with a Philips or Flat head on it and a spring behind the head of it.  You can adjust this one quarter turn or one half turn in or out and do this several times if needed to get the engine so it runs without you needing to give it extra throttle.  Adjust your choke and idle screw so that the engine is running smoothly.

Then remove your left hand brake from the locked position and hold the brake on with your hand.

If it is an automatic, simply give it throttle to go forward.  If semi-automatic, put it in gear and head out on the trails!

A few other quick tips:

• If you turn on your ATV and the lights don’t work and there is no noise when you turn the key to On and have followed the instructions above, check to make sure your battery is connected.  If it is and still not working, use a Multimeter to measure the voltage in the battery.  It should read approximately 12.6 Volts.  If it is under 11V  Volts, you will likely need to get a new battery.
• If you press your electric starter button and hear a clicking noise you most likely need to replace your Solenoid
• If your ATV battery drains while riding your ATV instead of charging it, you likely need to replace your Regulator
• If your ATV sounds like it is firing but is not starting, you may need to clean or replace your spark plug or your CDI module.

Hope this help and please leave a question if you have one.  Have a great Summer!

Will

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